Boliden Ab - BDNNY STOCK NEWS

Boliden announced a significant 40 MEUR investment in enhancing infrastructure at the Port of Pori to improve concentrate handling to Harjavalta. This initiative, part of a larger investment plan exceeding SEK 7 billion in 2021, focuses on upgrading environmental performance and operational efficiency. Key developments include the construction of a new weighing and sampling facility, a warehouse, and improvements to quay infrastructure, all expected to be operational by early 2023. The investment aims to bolster productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability.

Boliden announced a successful share split of 2:1 effective May 27, 2021, resulting in an increase of shares from 273,511,169 to 547,022,338. On May 31, 2021, the Swedish Companies Registration Office confirmed the registration of 273,511,169 redemption shares. Shareholders will receive SEK 6 per redeemed share, distributed automatically on record date June 2, 2021, with payments around June 7, 2021. Boliden is noted for its sustainable development focus in mining and smelting, with an annual turnover of SEK 50 billion.

Boliden has released its report detailing payments to government agencies pertaining to extractive industry operations in Sweden, Finland, and Ireland for the year 2020. This report, mandated by Swedish law, aims for transparency in how companies operate within the extractive sector. Boliden, a metals company with a SEK 50 billion annual turnover and around 6,000 employees, is committed to sustainable development while maintaining a global market presence. The information was disseminated in compliance with the Securities Markets Act and is available for public access.

Boliden reported strong Q1 2021 results with revenues of SEK 17,083 million, up from SEK 13,210 million. The operating profit surged to SEK 2,779 million from SEK 1,435 million. Excluding revaluation of process inventory, operating profit was SEK 2,449 million, up from SEK 1,504 million. The company achieved a free cash flow of SEK 2,165 million, improving significantly from a negative flow of SEK 845 million. Earnings per share rose to SEK 7.96, compared to SEK 3.90 in the previous year.

Boliden has announced a major investment of SEK 1,250 million to expand the Kristineberg mine towards the Rävliden mineralization, subject to permit approval. This expansion is projected to boost milled volumes to 1.8 million tonnes and extend the mine’s operational life. The initiative includes infrastructure improvements and the adoption of fossil-free technology. Boliden has completed exploration revealing 8.4 million tonnes of mineral resources containing copper, zinc, lead, silver, and gold. Production is anticipated to commence in 2023.

Boliden reported Q1 revenues of SEK 17,083 m, up from SEK 13,210 m in the previous year, with operating profit reaching SEK 2,449 m compared to SEK 1,504 m. The company's free cash flow totaled SEK 2,165 m, a significant increase from -845 m in Q1 2020. The growth was driven by higher metal prices, particularly copper, which positively impacted the Business Area Mines operating profits, up to SEK 1,631 m. However, production disturbances affected Aitik's milled volume.

Boliden, based in Sweden, is set to release its Interim Report for Q1 2021 on April 27 at 07:45 CET. The report will be presented by CEO Mikael Staffas and CFO Håkan Gabrielsson. An analyst conference will follow at 09:30, available via webcast and phone. Participants can join by calling specific numbers provided for Sweden, the UK, and the US, using the PIN code 69409035#. For further inquiries, investors can contact Olof Grenmark, Director of Investor Relations.

Boliden has restored full production capacity in its Aitik and Tara mines following disruptions caused by COVID-19 and equipment breakdowns. The impact on operating profit in the Business Area Mines for Q1 is now estimated at SEK -300 million, up from the previously forecasted SEK -200 million. In Aitik, a delay in repairs extended the outage of one primary mill by nearly three weeks, resulting in a throughput reduction of over 2 million tonnes. Production at the Tara mine resumed as planned after a brief interruption.

Boliden AB will hold its Annual General Meeting on April 27, 2021, with postal voting due to COVID-19. Shareholders must be registered by April 19, 2021, to participate. Key agenda items include reporting on financial results, election of board members, and proposals for a SEK 8.25 dividend and automatic share redemption of SEK 6 per share. A share split of 2:1 is also recommended, increasing shares from 273.5 million to 547 million. The company emphasizes a strong financial position, intending to distribute approximately SEK 3.9 billion to shareholders.